This vintage brass pendant from the Kuba Tribe of central Africa was made circa 1980 and features a linear, tribal design. Part of the pendant is missing – it doesn’t appear to have broken off because the edges are soft like elsewhere around the whole pendant.

This beautiful vintage belt is made from leather that is intricately beaded with black, navy, turquoise, white, green, pink, crimson, purple and silvery beads to create a bold floral and geometric pattern. It is lined on the other side with a black cotton that has ripped off from one side. *Note: there is no fastener currently on the belt

This is a fabulous white Victorian dress from 1850-60s, Paris, France. The dress is white cotton fabric with a light blue paisley design, and features beautiful pleating work in both the front and back and an elaborate front-buttoning system to ensure the best fit.

Similar in form to the retablo, “ex-votos,” are devotional paintings which offer thanks to a particular saint in the form of a short narrative. The origin of the term is Latin, and means “for solemn vow or promise.” An ex-voto painting is typically comprised of three elements: a scene depicting a tragedy or someone with a grave illness or injury, a depiction of the intervention of a saint on behalf of the afflicted, and an inscription describing the tragic event and which gives thanks for the divine intervention.

The inscription on this piece can be translated:

“My husband was very sick with heart failure. They did a very delicate operation to save his life. I am thankful to the Virgin of Guadalupe for the miracle of saving his life.”

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Julia Zagar and her husband, the famous mosaic artist Isaiah, established Eye’s Gallery in its current location on South Street in 1968. Sparked by their love for South American folk art, Eye’s Gallery has expanded into three floors of eclectic, handpicked items from around the world. More